Create, develop and implement a business plan for Community and Events fundraising in line with Teesside Hospices new strategic goals Motivate, coach and lead the community and events fundraising staff and volunteers delegating effectively and providing ongoing support and development for the team Manage the Community and Events income and expenditure budgets contributing to monthly forecasting and the creation of an annual budget. Ensure all events and activity in the team are delivered with best possible ROI and ensure efficient use of resources. Set and track fundraising targets and KPIs, monitoring progress and reporting results regularly. Work closely with the team to identify and secure sponsorships and partnerships to support fundraising activities. Develop and implement innovative fundraising ideas and initiatives looking externally and internally to identify trends in order to grow income and attract new supporters. Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing supporter networks and key stakeholders externally. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholder groups including volunteer networks, retail shops and service teams. Raise awareness of Teesside Hospice services, mission and strategic goals within the community. Oversee the planning, execution and evaluation of community and events activity Collaborate with the marketing team to drive effective fundraising event and activity promotion. Deliver a positive supporter experience through effective use of the CRM database and communications. Ensure strict adherence to all fundraising regulations and data protection laws Implement robust risk management practices to identify and manage any potential risks Act as an ambassador for Teesside Hospice representing the charity externally.